Monument record 2481/1 - Possible Romano-British Ironworking Site
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey identified Roman pottery and pieces of slag
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking by D.N.Hall in 1982; iron slag and Romano-British pot sherds found indicating a possible ironworking site; area of the site defined.
{2} Settlement indicated by significant find scatter. A small site on mixed glacial gravel and limestone. A few iron slag pieces.
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Benefield/Site 2 (unchecked) (Database). SNN102279.
<2> HALL D.N., 1982, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN50745.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 99108 89702 (39m by 37m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENEFIELD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 27 2020 2:22PM
